On July 18, 2024, authorities at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) intercepted one of the most memorable hauls: 100 kilograms of gold. The discovery raised immediate alarm about the efficiency,...
When Nepal became the first South Asian nation to qualify for a Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact in 2017, the deal was seen as a breakthrough. However, like much of Nepali...
In the dense forests of western Nepal, the Raute people once lived by a simple code: never settle, never farm. But the community that was called the king of...
Every year, as the monsoon creeps in, it brings more than just rain. It invites a familiar sense of uncertainty yet a certain dread. The arrival of the 2025...
It is not our core intention to impose fines for littering. We want to discourage any individual, organisation, or programme from making the public spaces dirty.
Balen Shah, Mayor of Kathmandu Metro
It is high time for all tiers of governments to come together to institutionalise the present system further
KP Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal

Mithila Thali has earned a place on National Geographic’s list of South Asia’s standout traditional dishes, bringing global attention to Janakpur’s food ...

On July 18, 2024, authorities at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) intercepted one of the most memorable hauls: 100 kilograms of ...

Sixteen sheep and three goats were killed near the Temperate Horticulture Development Centre in Marpha, Gharpajhong-2, following a snow leopard ...
Kathmandu University (KU) held the first phase of its 31st convocation on December 10 at Dhulikhel's central campus. It was presided over by Prime ...

On December 10, a historic moment for Nepal unfolded: a nanosatellite built by Chepang students from Nepal was launched from China. The ...

Khotang district has produced more than NPR 341 million (about USD 2.62 million) worth of oranges this year, with Jantedhunga ...

In the Newa community, women undergo three marriages in their lifetime, but only one involves a human partner. The Newa community, especially in Kathmandu Valley, is ...

In the first four months of fiscal year 2082/83, the export of cardamom has increased by 109 per cent compared ...

Nepal’s anti-corruption agency is moving forward with one of the biggest corruption cases in the country’s aviation history, targeting 55 ...
The 53.5-megawatt Upper Myagdi-1 Hydropower Project, under construction across Dhaulagiri and Malika rural municipalities in Myagdi, has reached 30 percent ...

UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has arrived in Nepal for a 10-day official visit from December 4 ...

Nepal is set to introduce a major financial rule that bans cash transactions of NPR 500,000 (USD 3,476) or more, marking one ...

In 2022, an estimated 20.3 per cent of Nepalis lived below the poverty line. In this landscape, begging has emerged as both a survival ...

The American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal (AmCham Nepal) held discussions in Washington, D.C., on December 1 to explore opportunities ...

Newars of the Kathmandu valley celebrated the Yomari Punhi on Thursday. Yomari can be written as Ya:mari, Yamari, or Yomari, but regardless ...
Nepal joins the global community today, December 3, in marking the 33rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities with rallies, ...

The government has announced two major decisions to formally recognise those who died during the Gen Z protests. At the ...

According to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), tourist arrivals have increased this month. For the month of November 2025, a total ...

When Nepal became the first South Asian nation to qualify for a Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact in 2017, the deal was ...

HIV infections in Nepal have decreased in the past decade. According to the National Centre for AIDS and STD Control ...

"Meter byaj", a fraudulent lending practice, is a significant financial hardship for many Nepali families, particularly in rural areas lacking access to ...
The government has approved generation licences for three additional hydropower projects, further expanding Nepal’s energy portfolio. The Department of Electricity ...

Lalitpur Metropolitan City has started a major plan to make Patan Durbar Square a vehicle-free zone. The new campaign, called ...

Hyatt Place Butwal has officially opened in Rupandehi, becoming Hyatt’s third hotel in Nepal after Kathmandu and Pokhara. The opening is an important step for ...

The government is set to roll out a new Online Foreigners’ Management Information System from January 1 to improve the ...

Coexisting with snakes is rooted in both fear and devotion. They appear in our rituals, folk stories, and religious symbols, ...

The government has standardised the medical fee for Nepali migrant workers travelling abroad, setting it at NPR 9,500 (US$ 66.70) for all ...

The Election Commission has extended the registration deadline for political parties participating in the House of Representative election, scheduled on March 5, ...

Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister Kulman Ghising has said that Nepal’s economic development is being obstructed due to the ...

The comforting, earthy aroma of freshly fired pottery fills the room. The silky, gritty sensation of handling the clay calms ...

Miraj Dhungana, a prominent Gen Z leader in Nepal, who gained fame during the Gen Z protest, staged another protest ...

The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has officially registered for the upcoming House of Representative election. KP Sharma ...

The United Nations in Nepal has launched the UNiTE 2025 Campaign, marking the start of this year’s 16 Days of ...

Mid-Hill Highway, one of Nepal's national pride projects, begins in Panchthar and runs through Pokhara and Baglung before reaching Jhula ...

Nepal will receive an additional US$50 million in grant funding from the United States under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) ...

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has warned that over 40 glacial lakes in Nepal are at high ...

The government has decided to remove the long-standing flat permit fee for foreign trekkers entering Upper Mustang. In the previous ...

“You are what you eat.” This saying perfectly captures the essence of Nepali cuisine, a blend of sweetness, saltiness, tanginess, ...

Nepal on Sunday urged the global community to strengthen climate cooperation and ensure justice for vulnerable countries during the COP30 ...
Britain-Nepal NGO Network (BRANNGO) held a conference on the challenges of operating as an NGO in Nepal on Wednesday. Diplomats, ...

On November 17, medical entrepreneur and political activist, Durga Prasai, was arrested from his residence in Bhaktapur at midnight. The ...

Nepal has recorded its highest monthly remittance, with an approximate USD 1.44 billion inflow between mid-September and mid-October. This marks ...

PhotoKTM, Nepal’s prominent international photography festival, has unveiled its sixth edition on November 14 at Patan Museum, marking a decade ...

The second season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) kicks off today at the TU Cricket Ground, featuring eight teams ...

Nepal’s non-life insurance companies have paid out about US$26.1 million so far for damages linked to the GenZ Movement protests, ...

The Election Commission has extended the voter registration deadline by five days in response to a significant rise in applicants. ...

Nepal and India have signed an agreement to expand rail connectivity for cargo transport from India's Kolkata/Visakhapatnam to Nepal's Biratnagar–Jogbani ...

The government has introduced a revised National Building Code to enhance construction safety and earthquake resilience. Replacing outdated standards deemed ...

In Nepal's Hokse, Kavrepalanchok district, the scars on villagers tell a story of survival: kidneys sacrificed to escape debt. In ...

As Nepal moves closer to the national elections scheduled for March 5, the government is accelerating preparations to ensure timely, ...

The World Bank projects that political instability following the Gen Z movement in September and subsequent developments will slow Nepal’s ...

Sixteen Nepali children trafficked to India were rescued and reunited with their families in Madhesh Province. The children, aged between ...

The Election Commission has called on national and international organisations to submit applications by November 12 to observe the House ...

Due to heavy rain and adverse weather conditions, travel has been halted across the country. Both domestic and international flights ...

Prime Minister Sushila Karki led a tripartite discussion on Wednesday between the government, major political parties, and representatives from Nepal’s ...